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Memorial Day and Contest

Let's remember during these holidays -- our men and women who fight for our right to pray and to live the way we choose will come home safely.

Kiss' Military Salute... Gene Simmons & the band "KISS"

This was filmed in Iraq at a USO tour of a US Marine Base.

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=5MtdIO23MKM

Thank you to all those who have served our country--whether it be military, firefighters, or police...

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My Uncle sent this to me I thought you might like it...thank you to the owner of this video for sharing it with us.

Click here: VJ Day, Honolulu Hawaii, August 14, 1945 on Vimeo

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The USS Arizona Memorial is turning 50!

Pacific Historic Parks (PHP) is preparing to celebrate the 50^th Anniversary of the USS Arizona Memorial. In honor of its golden anniversary, PHP is working to restore Hawaii's only National Historical Monument.

In addition to restoration efforts, we are commemorating this milestone event with special events and activities. It's not too late to sign up!

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Golden Anniversary Pearl Harbor Sunset Boat Tour

Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience the USS Arizona Memorial, afterhours. This Pearl Harbor Sunset Tour is a fundraising event to raise funds needed to restore the deteriorating USS Arizona Memorial. With your gift of $50 or more, to the USS Arizona Memorial restoration project, we invite you and a guest to join us on this special Sunset Boat Tour. The tour will include a fully narrated tour around Ford Island led by National Park Service rangers, and a stop on the USS Arizona Memorial.

Seats are still available - call us at (808) 954-8721, to reserve your seats today! Or visit pacifichistoricparks.org to help us restore the USS Arizona Memorial.

50^th Anniversary USS Arizona Memorial Art & Essay Contest

We encourage everyone to participate and express this year's theme, Built to Honor and Understand, through Art and/or Writing. The contest began April 16, 2012 and will run through June 15, 2012. Winners will be announced July 4, 2012. Visit pacifichistoricparks.org for contest rules and entry form. Good Luck!

Through the restoration project we hope to ensure that the courage and sacrifice displayed on December 7, 1941 will never be forgotten. Thank you for your continued support of Pacific Historic Parks!

PacificHistoricParks.org

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Ray said...

Monuments are reminders not to forget the hard lessons of the past. We can forgive our enemys and keep some terrific challenges from disappearing into the foggy past without reliving terrible times, and maybe another generation will see these things and remember to find a better way.